Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
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Food Safety and the Food Keeper App
It seems we wait for holidays to talk about food safety. I guess it’s because this is the time …
Radon Awareness Month
January is Radon Awareness Month. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center will provide education on radon, what it is, should …
Event Planning for Diverse Dietary Needs
Ever wondered what you could fix for your friends with special dietary needs at a party? Afraid that there …
2018 Volunteer Awards & Appreciation Program
A volunteer awards and recognition program was held on November 1st at the Murphy First Baptist Church fellowship hall. …
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
Youth in Action Application Closing Today, Oct. 22, 2018
The 2019 4-H Youth in Action Awards application closes today! If you are, or know, a 4-Her between 16-19, …
Howard Brown of Andrews Named 2018 NC Farmer of the Year!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center would like to congratulate Howard Brown of Andrews, North Carolina for being selected …
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The Cherokee County Center publishes an electronic newsletter each month. Learn about the educational classes and workshops conducted each …
WNC AgOptions Announces 2018 Awardees
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. …
West District 4-H Horse Show & Open Horse Show Coming Soon!!!
We are happy to announce the 2018 West District – North Carolina 4-H Qualifying Horse Show at the WNC …
Pickin’ in the Pines – A Bluegrass & BBQ Benefit Concert for Millstone 4H Camp
Please join us on Oct 21st for Grammy Award nominee Blue Highway along w/ Long Gone Bluegrass and Lauren …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Program-Postponed
There will be a Beef Quality Assurance Certification program held on Thursday, August 17, 7:00-10:00 a.m. at the Brasstown …
Food Preservation Workshop
Canning High and Low Acid Foods April 11, 2017 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Community Services Building 25 Riverside Circle Hayesville, NC It may not be …
Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
Inspiring Future Science Leaders - CYFAR Project
Youth in both the Carolina’s face overwhelming challenges: failing schools, teacher turnover, the out-migration of young millennials from small …
Water Conservation During the Drought
In addition to several wildfires in western North Carolina, Cherokee County is experiencing a season of severe drought. We …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Shannon Coleman Is Modern Woodmen's "Hometown Hero for Youth".
The Modern Woodmen Chapters choose a Hometown Hero each year. A volunteer or volunteer group is recognized for their …
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